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Sidewalk repairs in San Rafael

San Rafael's own rules on sidewalk repairs, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the San Rafael Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What San Rafael's code says

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Liability for injuries
  • The property owner is liable for injury or damage caused by not keeping the sidewalk safe.
    Applies: When the owner fails to keep the sidewalk in a safe condition.
    § 11.60.030 · code text
    If, as a result of the failure of any property owner to maintain the sidewalk in a non-dangerous condition as required by Section 11.60.020, any person suffers injury or damage to person or property, the property owner shall be liable to such person for the resulting damages or injury.
Deadline to repair
  • Repairs must be made within 90 days.
    Applies: After the director's written notice to repair.
    § 11.60.040 · code text
    The notice shall direct the property owner to repair the sidewalk within ninety (90) days of the date of the notice.
Who must repair it
  • The adjacent or fronting lot's owner must repair sidewalk, curbs, gutters and planting strips at own cost, including root pruning.
    Applies: Applies whether or not the city gives notice.
    § 11.60.020 · code text
    The property owner of lots or portions of lots adjacent to or fronting on any portion of a sidewalk shall repair and maintain the sidewalk in a safe and non-dangerous condition at the owner's cost and expense.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the sidewalk repair rules for homeowners in San Rafael?

San Rafael's code: The adjacent or fronting lot's owner must repair sidewalk, curbs, gutters and planting strips at own cost, including root pruning. (Applies whether or not the city gives notice.) (§ 11.60.020); The property owner is liable for injury or damage caused by not keeping the sidewalk safe. (When the owner fails to keep the sidewalk in a safe condition.) (§ 11.60.030).

General information, not legal advice.

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